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Friday 27 January 2017

Northern Pintail - (Anas acuta)

Photographed at Slimbridge WWT, Gloucestershire, UK

Please look at my website bobswildlife.co.uk. There is a photo of a Common Pheasant.  And a photo of  the Water Rail by Callum Bushell in the 'Guest Photos '.








41 comments:

  1. Pretty and her pen impress me. Regards.

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  2. Hi Bob, one of my favourite Ducks, fascinating to watch them feeding using the tail for balance, mind yours only appears to be snoring?. Another set of super images. All the best, Regards John

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    1. Yes John, this one is tired out, in about 20 mins he didn't move, lovely.

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  3. Hello, the pintail is a beauty! Awesome photos, Bob! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  4. Tired out from being so gorgeous? Love that plumage.

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    1. It must be hard to look so beautiful, yes EC, love them all.

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  5. Wonderful duck. He does look sleepy. In fact, I' think I'll go take a nap............:)

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  6. He's gorgeous, beautiful plumage and lines. Have a great one Bob :D)

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  7. It gives soft, sweet cute look. Awesome...

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  8. Hi Bob

    Bob beautiful pictures of these lovely duck.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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    1. Beautiful is the only word for him, thanks Patricia.

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  9. Hello Bob,
    Great photos, great colors and photographed perfectly sharp.
    Pintail is a beauty.
    Best regards, Irma

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  10. Is anything more elegant than a male Pintail?

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  11. Beautiful pictures of this wonderful duck Bob.
    Nice weekend, Tinie greetings

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  12. A stunning duck Bob. Your photos show off the beauty of them very well.

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  13. I can't think of the word for that variegation of black and white...but it is so cool

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  14. The pintail is a beautiful - great shots Bob!
    Enjoy your weekend
    Crissi

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  15. Oh, how that is a beautiful bird! Should see a sometimes! Greetings

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  16. Hello Bob. Magnificent photographs. A really beautiful bird. Greetings.

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  17. Hi. Great photos. Time for a nap. Greetings.

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  18. Hola Bob,bellas y bonitas fotos del rabudo.Un fuerte abrazo amigo y feliz domingo.

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  19. Great photo's you've shared here Bob
    Thank you

    All the best Jan

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  20. Beautiful duck and pictures... Happy weekend..

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  21. Bob, the Pintail is such an elegant duck! This one is a real beauty! Well Done!

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  22. Quite like Tom Petty at times.
    How beautiful is the creature the most beautiful blue one can see. Lovely capture.

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  23. Pintail are such great ducks. I saw my first one on an old mining site in Gateshead!

    Sorry about slow reply - I have been in New Zealand and blogging has taken a bit of a back seat.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  24. That's really fantastic!
    Have a nice week-end!
    Gil Zetbase

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    1. Thanks Gil,and you have a beautiful weekend too.

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  25. Really great to see this beautiful tail.
    Sharp, beautifully colored and enormous beautiful details.

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  26. Hello Bob,
    Very nice pictures ! The proximity is very good.

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  27. Beautiful pictures!
    It is an elegant duck!
    Cheers!

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